The Hidden Past of Rivière-Bleue The Hidden Past of Rivière-Bleue Corporation du Patrimoine de Rivière-Bleue
After 50 years of married life, Émile died in September 1979 and his wife, Victoria, in November 1980. They passed on their seeds of wisdom: Take the time […]
Émile and “Vic” loved life and brought up their children on solid basic principles; love of work, love of outdoor sports and, above all, love of family. Receptions […]
The young couple were active volunteers and worked energetically for the progress of the parish. Victoria helped organize bazaars, garden parties etc. to raise funds for various village […]
Despite the fact that the parish priests were opposed to everything related to alcohol, they did not refuse the smugglers’ numerous donations. In the archives of the Fabrique […]
It is even said that Rivière-Bleue’s ballpark was lit by electricity before that of Edmundston thanks to the considerable generosity of Alfred’s brother, Émile Lévesque.
Alfred was also known for his love of children. It was often remarked that he always carried candy that he never failed to distribute to the youngsters he met on […]
Initially a farmer and merchant, Maxime Albert was also very involved in smuggling alcohol. He quickly became the richest businessman in Saint-Hilaire. A great fishing enthusiast, in the early 1920s […]
The rich couple were well known for their great generosity. They gave to the poor, to churches, to missions and all charitable work.
